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Sudan's military says it has retaken seat of country's government for the first time in two years
Sudan’s military said Friday that it had retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.NBC News - 1d -
Manchester United Pitches New Stadium as Key to Government Growth Plan
Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the northern English city.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - Mar. 12 -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - 2d -
Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords
A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007
Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds. Business live latest updates The cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest ...The Guardian - 1d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Iberdrola chair warns of surge in Spanish power prices if country shuts nuclear plants
Ignacio Galán urges Madrid government to avoid repeating Germany’s ‘big mistake’Financial Times - 2d -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
Portugal's president has announced that the country will hold an early general election on May 18ABC News - Mar. 13 -
UK’s devolved governments can learn from each other on welfare reform
There is no reason why the four countries can’t share information to see which approach is workingFinancial Times - 4d -
Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007
Payments surpass defence spending and have risen to 3.3% of GDP for richest countries, says OECDFinancial Times - 1d -
"I'm the best leader for the Senate," Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.CBS News - 3d -
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event
Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislation. Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as ...The Guardian - 4d -
Democrat wins special election for Minnesota state House seat
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidate David Gottfried is projected to win a special election for a seat in the Minnesota House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gottfried, a pro bono ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?
There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out .... Name: Tiny seats.. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Shaheen to retire, setting up battle for New Hampshire Senate seat
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democratic senator from New Hampshire, has announced she will not run for reelection in 2026, creating an open-seat race in a battleground state former Vice ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Here's who could run for Shaheen's Senate seat in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) kicked off an open race for her Senate seat with her announcement Wednesday that she would not seek another term in office. Shaheen’s announcement makes her ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal The United States ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Higgins turns down run for Cassidy's Louisiana Senate seat
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) will not run for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) seat next year after raising speculation that he might, he announced Thursday. Higgins noted several polls from the GOP ...The Hill - 1d -
Kosovo's election committee details results of legislative election as Kurti toils to form Cabinet
Kosovo’s election governing body has released the results of last month’s legislative election, which saw Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination Movement Party winning most seats but ...ABC News - 6d -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Which Social Security offices are expected to close this year?
Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year as part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts to the federal government. DOGE ...The Hill - 2d -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 3d -
UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors
Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spendingFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Eiffel Tower of the north’? Manchester United unveil 100,000-seat new stadium project
Officials say plan will create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes Architect Norman Foster puts ‘vast umbrella’ over ground A new 100,000-seat stadium that will be the largest in the UK. A venue ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Manchester United to Build 100,000-Seat Stadium
The Premier League club has chosen to build a new venue rather than redevelop Old Trafford’s existing structure.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 2d -
Ringo Starr reflects on being "the country guy in The Beatles"
Former Beatle Ringo Starr goes on stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium alongside famous friends for an epic 2-night country "tour."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture
Pop star Chappell Roan highlighted LGBTQ contributions to country music in an Apple Music interview posted Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.BBC News - Mar. 5 -
Russia's next move? The countries trying to Putin-proof themselves
The countries on Nato's eastern flank are preparing for the possibility of being targeted by RussiaBBC News - 1d -
The country that kicked out USAID
Two decades after Eritrea expelled the American agency, other nations must now find a way to survive without itFinancial Times - 3d -
They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama
Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and ...ABC News - Mar. 12